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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,913.27, 33,001.85 and 13,302.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,913.27, 33,001.85 and 13,302.90 is: 18,358.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,913.27 : 33,001.85 = 13,302.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,913.27/33,001.85 = 13,302.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,913.27x = 33,001.85 × 13,302.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,913.27x = 439,020,243.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,020,243.85/23,913.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,358.85

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